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Where is the idle control valve located on a Citroen Xara Picasso?

Model: Citroen Xsara MK 1 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this video we can see where the Idle control Valve (ICV) is located. Its main function is to regulate the amount of air entering the engine when the accelerator pedal is not pressed, that is when the engine is idling; this ensures that the engine runs smoothly and stably at low speeds, preventing it from stalling.

We enter with our head into the engine compartment, behind the engine block, where we find a connector, secured on the sides by two torx screws. We can choose to remove it and clean it if the car is experiencing idle problems.


Posted on 24 May 2025 by ScegliAuto


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